How to Create a Business Email Using Hostinger: Step-by-Step Guide

Are you looking to create a professional email address for your company or website? 

A business email can significantly improve your credibility when communicating with clients or other businesses, making you appear more professional and trustworthy. In this guide, we'll walk you through setting up a business email using Hostinger.

 

How to Create a Business Email Using Hostinger: Step-by-Step Guide

 Additionally, we’ll show you how to use your professional email with popular services like Gmail, Outlook, or Apple Mail using SMTP and IMAP, saving you the cost of a Google Workspace subscription.

What Is a Business Email and Why Do You Need One?

A business email is an email address used specifically for business communications and typically includes your company’s domain name, such as yourname@yourcompany.com. Having a business email boosts your credibility, showing clients and partners that you take your work seriously. According to recent studies, companies using custom domain emails are perceived as 75% more trustworthy than those using generic email services.

Step-by-Step Guide to Setting Up a Business Email with Hostinger

1. Purchase Hosting and Domain: Start by choosing a suitable hosting plan from Hostinger’s hosting options that includes email services. Make sure to secure a domain that reflects your brand.
2. Access the Control Panel: Once your domain is set up, log in to your Hostinger control panel and navigate to the “Emails” section.
3. Create Your Email Account: Click on “Create Account,” enter your desired email address (e.g., info@yourcompany.com), and set a strong password.
4. Configure IMAP/SMTP Settings: To use your business email with external services like Gmail or Outlook, access your email’s configuration details in Hostinger’s dashboard and copy the IMAP and SMTP settings.

Using Your Business Email with Other Email Services

Integrating your business email with services like Gmail or Outlook offers flexibility and ease of use. Here’s how:

1. Gmail: Go to Gmail settings, choose “Accounts and Import,” and add your business email under “Check mail from other accounts” and “Send mail as.” Enter the SMTP/IMAP settings you retrieved from Hostinger.
2. Outlook: In Outlook, go to “Account Settings,” click on “New,” and input your business email credentials along with the server settings from Hostinger.

Benefits of Using a Professional Business Email

• Increased Professionalism: A branded email shows that you are serious about your business.
• Enhanced Trust: Clients are more likely to trust and engage with emails that come from a recognizable domain.
• Customizable and Scalable: Easily add or remove accounts as your team grows.

FAQ

Is a business email secure?

Yes, most hosting providers, including Hostinger, offer email security features like spam filters and SSL encryption.

Can I migrate my current email to Hostinger?

Yes, Hostinger provides tools and guides for seamless email migration.

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